Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung Meets with Pasqal Representative
During a meeting with Mark Armstrong, Commercial Director of the French Group Pasqal, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung called for the concretization of cooperation in quantum technology.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung received Mark Armstrong, Commercial Director of the France-based Pasqal Group, to discuss cooperation opportunities in Vietnam in the fields of quantum technology, human resource training, and technology applications.
Reception and Attendees
The meeting, held at the Government headquarters on the afternoon of October 12, 2026, was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung and Pasqal Group Commercial Director Mark Armstrong. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Trung Tinh was also present at the discussion.
The Importance of Quantum Technology
Stating that Vietnam is accelerating its development in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung emphasized that quantum technology ranks among the priority strategic areas.
Pasqal's Goals and Requests
Mark Armstrong provided information on Pasqal's research, innovations, and applications, expressing the desire to establish long-term partnerships in Vietnam. The company also stated its interest in developing local human resources.
Call for Concrete Cooperation
Expressing that quantum technology is linked to security, national data, the semiconductor industry, artificial intelligence, and space technology, Ho Quoc Dung asked the parties to clarify resources and timelines.